The Great British Summer strikes Torbay Summer Bowling
Written by Terri on 6th August 2008Calling All-weather Bowlers.
Based at TLH Leisure Resort in Torquay, our intrepid team of hardy bowlers could never be dissuaded. Whether playing against touring sides, in tournaments or a local club in a league, most bowlers are determined to enjoy themselves. So, we have donned our 
waterproofs and looking like groups of flour graders we step onto the green to do battle.
Lightening has flashed and thunder rolled accross the heavens, and at one point, I could have sworn that I saw Noah at the helm of his ark mooring in Torbay to take shelter. Ducks landed in puddles forming on the greens, and some of the spectators even had fishing rods ready, just in case the tide washed up the odd cod or haddock.
But seriously, Torbay is a beautiful place to visit for any bowling team. There is so much to see and do in the area and the local clubs who host games are so very 
friendly. The views are superb and greens are amongst some of the best in the South West. No doubt some of you have played on greens like ploughed fields, but Torbay greens are fast and free, and very well manicured, (sounds like a skip I know). Aberdon Bowling Club, from Aberdeen, will vouch for this, having spent a glorious week here on the English Riviera a few weeks ago.
On the whole, this summer has not really been that bad and in the South West we generally have milder weather, I understand it’s because we are just that bit closer to the equator than the rest of the country. Better still, the long range weather forecast shows 2009 as having a super summer with tropical condidtions over Torbay, its just the ticket, but can you trust ‘em, remember Michael Fish?
As the summer season draws to a close and we hang our waterproofs up to dry one last time, we can look forward to bowling in warm arenas when the only thing we have to worry about is holding back the bowls so they don’t roll straight into the ditch, but thats another story
To all the teams that have visited TLH Leisure Resort this summer, we thank you for your sportsmanship, humour and great competition. You are a pleasure to work with.
This is Dru Close – signing off!
